Personal Care Assistant

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential support to individuals who need help with daily living activities due to age, disability, or illness. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, mobility, and medication management.

PCAs often work in residential aged care facilities, private homes, or community care settings. They also offer emotional support and companionship, helping to enhance the quality of life for those they care for. The role requires empathy, patience, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to caring for others.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $66,144
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a personal care assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLTAID010

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Volunteer Ambulance Driver Childcare Assistant
Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Education Support Officer Personal Trainer Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Volunteer Ambulance Driver Childcare Assistant Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Education Support Officer Personal Trainer Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard + 6 more
HLTINFCOV001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 6 months
$0 - $380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker
Personal Care Assistant Nursing Assistant Allied Health Assistant Dental Assistant Medical Receptionist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Nursing Assistant Allied Health Assistant Dental Assistant Medical Receptionist + 5 more
HLTSS00083

Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 4 days
$0 - $788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Aged Care Worker
Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Patient Transport Officer Ambulance Transport Attendant Dental Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Patient Transport Officer Ambulance Transport Attendant Dental Assistant + 5 more
CHCCCS032

Provide Basic Foot Care
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker
Community Care Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker + 1 more
HLTWHS003

Maintain Work Health and Safety
Online
3 months
$195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker
Enrolled Nurse Community Support Worker Allied Health Assistant Early Childhood Educator Mental Health Support Worker Youth Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker Enrolled Nurse Community Support Worker Allied Health Assistant Early Childhood Educator Mental Health Support Worker Youth Worker + 6 more
HLTWHS006

Manage Personal Stressors In The Work Environment
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker
Community Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Youth Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Youth Worker + 3 more
CHCSS00114

Entry into Care Roles Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 days
$0 - $1,238
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker
Community Care Worker Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Support Worker + 2 more
CHCSS00125

Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set
On Campus
2 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker Personal Care Assistant
Support Worker Residential Care Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Support Worker Residential Care Worker + 2 more
CHCSS00137

Palliative Approach Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 3 months
$499 - $2,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker
Community Support Worker Nursing Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Diversional Therapist Lifestyle Coordinator Pastoral Care Worker Aged Care Coordinator
+ 7 more
HLTWHS001

Participate in Workplace Health and Safety
On Campus, Online
1 day
$225
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Care Assistant
Enrolled Nurse Childcare Worker Early Childhood Educator Allied Health Assistant Dental Assistant Patient Services Assistant
+ 6 more
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